Convert XMI to 669

Understanding XMI and 669 file formats

XMI (XML Metadata Interchange) is a standard file format used for exchanging metadata information via XML. It is commonly used in software engineering for sharing UML (Unified Modeling Language) diagrams and models between different tools and platforms.

669 is a module audio file format, specifically the Composer 669 format, used for storing digital music. It was popular in the early days of tracker music and is not related to XML or metadata, but rather to audio samples and patterns.

Can you convert XMI to 669?

Direct conversion from XMI to 669 is generally not feasible because these formats serve entirely different purposes: XMI is for metadata and modeling, while 669 is for audio music modules. There is no standard software that directly converts XMI files to 669 music modules.

Possible workflow for conversion

If your XMI file contains MIDI data (as some XMI files do, especially in the context of game music), you can follow this workflow:

1. Convert XMI (MIDI-based) to MIDI using a tool like xmi2mid.
2. Import the resulting MIDI file into a tracker program that supports MIDI import and 669 export, such as OpenMPT (Open ModPlug Tracker).
3. In OpenMPT, use File → Import → MIDI to load the MIDI file.
4. After editing or arranging as needed, export as File → Save As → 669.

Recommended software for the process

• xmi2mid: Converts XMI (MIDI-based) files to standard MIDI files.
• OpenMPT (Open ModPlug Tracker): Imports MIDI files and exports to 669 format.

Summary

While there is no direct XMI to 669 converter, you can achieve the conversion by first extracting MIDI data from XMI and then using a tracker to create a 669 module. This process is only possible if your XMI file contains MIDI music data.